Colonial Chestertown Day, 2013

Saturday, December 8 was the 2nd Annual Colonial Chestertown Day and Christmas House Tour. Wandering around the historic district was like stepping back in time. Costumed interpreters, carriage rides, and carolers were to be spotted in and around the beautifully decorated 18th century homes. Several Starr Center student associates and members of the Washington College History Society joined in the festive day.

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Students spent the first half of the day exploring the many museums, taverns, and interactive exhibits of Colonial Williamsburg.

In the afternoon the next day they met on the green of the Governors’ Mansion with Dr. Seidel to report out on their experiential assignments. Students were asked to use the information available at Colonial Williamsburg—reenactors, museums, interactive exhibits—to explore themes that varied from weather patterns and foodways to slavery and politics.

Chesapeake Semester students spent their first day in Williamsburg gaining a perspective on the colonial history of the nation’s first Capitol. After exploring the streets before lunch, they visit Williamsburg’s Archeology Lab, developing critical insight into the 70% of archeology beyond the excavation process. The day was capped off with a dinner at Shield’s Tavern and a stroll through town.

Also known as “To Write Love On Her Arms” Day. Students gathered in Fountain Park in Chestertown to bring attention to and to help prevent suicides. Students also mourned the loss of our fellow classmate Aaron Taylor, who took his life only a few days before.